350 search results for “books” in the Library website
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Which sources are relevant for my field of study?
Are you looking for sources relevant to your studies? Check out our subject guides! There, our specialised subject librarians and information specialists will tell you more about search techniques, the use of databases, the assessment of information and much more.
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Medieval Manuscripts
With its more than 1400 bindings and over a thousand fragments Leiden’s collection of medieval manuscripts (up to ca. 1550) is the largest in the Netherlands.
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North Korea
Welcome to the Sub-guide for North Korea. This Sub-guide is designed for students looking to locate, access and use a wide variety of scholarly and non-scholarly sources which are either (1) published or produced in North Korea or (2) about North Korea. This Sub-guide is a part of the General Subject…
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Philosophy
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Philosophy
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Philosophy: Global and Comparative Perspectives
Overview of databases, reference works and websites in western languages for research in Comparative Philosophy
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Exhibitions
Library exhibitions, both online and physical, give an idea of the breadth of our collections.
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French Language and Culture
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in French language and culture.
- What's On
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Teachers
All our services for teaching staff
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Collections
The special collections of Leiden University Libraries offer access to worldwide known valuable, rare, and unique materials. The collections are actively complemented and made accessible for research and education.
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South and Southeast Asian Studies
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for South and Southeast Asian Studies.
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Afrikastudies
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in African Studies
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University and student life
During the year 2021 and 2022 Leiden University Libraries illuminated the rich past of its university and its students by organising the thematic programme "University and Student life". Several online exhibitions, boekensalons and public lectures were organised around this theme, especially for the…
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Evaluating information
Publishing and sharing information has become more accessible. How can you judge whether or not a publication or an internet site is trustworthy? Here you will find some useful leads to help you judge information.
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University Library Workshops
Study support
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Religious Studies
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in religious studies.
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Keep up-to-date in your field
A number of tools and services are available to help you keep up to date with the latest developments in your subject field.
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Writing a thesis
Do you need help writing your thesis or paper? Take a look at the different steps of the research process.
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Italian Language and Culture
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Italian Language and Culture
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Palestine and Israel
This subject guide is a work in progress, aimed to provide access to relevant academic works and online resources on Palestine and Israel, as well as, documentaries, films, and literature to familiarize yourself with the complexities of the conflict.
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Terms of use for databases
Conditions are attached to the use of information sources (databases) provided by UBL.
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Public Administration
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Public Administration
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Leiden University Open Access Policy
The Executive Board has decided that Leiden University will endorse Open Access.
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Opening hours
An overview of all Leiden University Libraries' opening hours
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Caribbean Studies
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Caribbean Studies
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Ancient Near East Studies
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Ancient Near East Studies. Last update: October 2020
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Support us
UBL's collection exists to a large extent thanks to donations and financial support from private donors and funds.
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How do I scan, print or copy at my library?
Would you rather read your article on paper or do you need a scan of a book? Check how it's done.
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Publications
Leiden University Libraries (UBL) works together with authors and publishers regularly and supports publication of books about the collections. Publications can be obtained from bookshops or publishers. You can also order publications via email (verkoop-publicaties@library.leidenuniv.nl). Please give…
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International resource sharing
Leiden University Libraries (UBL) participates in international interlibrary loan services (ILL) and document delivery for libraries worldwide.
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Middle Eastern Studies
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Middle Eastern Studies
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Research suggestions
The research suggestions below may be suitable for a bachelor's or master's thesis or can be used as additional source material in ongoing research.
- Manuscripts, Archives and Letters outside Leiden
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Renewals and returns
The standard loan period for items borrowed at Leiden University Libraries (UBL) is 3 weeks.
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Manuscripts, Archives and Letters: further information
A collection consists of items and parts that have been collected by one or more individuals or institutions not responsible for their formation. An archive has been created by one or more individuals or institutions.
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Searching scholarly information
Searching for relevant scholarly information can be a challenge. These tutorials can help you navigating the catalogue and other databases.
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Experience and Voice: Library of Colombian Women Writers - Symposium & Workshop
From Soledad Acosta de Samper and Albalucía Angel to Hazel Robinson Abrahams and Amalialú Posso Figueroa. During the Symposium & Workshop Experience and Voice: Library of Colombian Women Writers, we focus on books written by Colombian women writers from different historical periods. The symposium and…
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Searching for items in non-Latin script
Leiden University Libraries hosts materials in hundreds of different languages, including many languages that are written in non-Latin scripts.
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Classics
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Classics
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Information literacy course
Study support
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Experience and Voice: Library of Colombian Women Writers - Symposium & Workshop
Symposium & Workshop
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Embed information literacy in your course
Knowing where scientific information can be found and how to use it is of great importance for getting through university. In collaboration with teachers, UBL guides students in information literacy skills: from assessing information to searching in the Special Collections and citation management.
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Mathematics
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Mathematics
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Copyright for authors
Copyright is designed to protect you as the author of your work (moral rights) and to encourage the distribution of your work (exploitation rights).
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Visiting the libraries
Welcome to Leiden University Libraries!
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Academic Historical Museum
Address Academic Historical Museum Rapenburg 73 2311 GJ Leiden
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Special Collections
Due to renovations and Whit Monday, the Special Collections Reading Room will be closed between 6 and 20 May. Only limited services will be available. For questions, please contact specialcollections@library.leidenuniv.nl.
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Japan Studies: Politics and International Relations
Overview of reference works, journals and website for research in Politics and International Relations of Japan
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Prior Fellows
Overview of the Scaliger, Brill, Elsevier, Van de Sande, Juynboll, Drewes, Isaac Alfred Ailion, Arminius and Lingling Wiyadharma Fellows who have conducted research in the Special Collections of the University Library.
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Urban Studies
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Urban Studies